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Paris through Literature, Painting, Cinema & Photography

FRST 290 (formerly IDIS 290)/3.0

Students will explore Paris through the different perspectives offered by writers, filmmakers, painters, photographers and other artists who have played an important role in significant literary and artistic trends and movements. The course covers literature, painting and film starting at the end of the 19th century and extends to the present.

Note: Students who are registered in a French Plan must register in FREN 392/3.0 and complete their assignments in the French language.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Identify key writers, filmmakers and artists who have either lived in Paris or in whose work Paris has played a significant role;

Analyze literary texts, films and artistic works in relation to a specific theme or issue.

Topics

A General Introduction to the City

Paris through different literary genres

Paris Through Cinema and Photography

The “Moulin Rouge”: Painting, Music and Cinema

Occupied Paris

Post-War Trends in Cinema (Literature and Painting)

Description

Students will explore Paris through the diverse, creative, and anecdotal perspectives offered by writers, filmmakers, painters, photographers, and other artists. Such figures have played important roles in significant literary and artistic trends and movements, and have portryaed Paris in a variety of perspectives.

Terms

Fall 2018

Course Dates:

Sept 6 - Nov 30, 2018

Exam Dates:

Dec 5 - 20, 2018 (Take-Home Final Exam)

Evaluation

Final Examination

Students must write their exam on the day and time scheduled by the University. The start time may vary slightly depending on the off-campus exam centre. Do not schedule vacations, appointments, etc., during the exam period.

Instructor

Professor Catherine Dhavernas (dhaverna@queensu.ca)

Textbooks and Materials

CDS reserves the right to make changes to the required material list as received by the instructor before the course starts. Please refer to the Campus Bookstore website at http://www.campusbookstore.com/Textbooks/Search-Engine to obtain the most up-to-date list of required materials for this course before purchasing them.

The following required textbook can be purchased as an ebook through Google Play

Due to copyright, you will need to rent a copy of the film listed below

Hiroshima, mon amour by Alian Resnais

Caché

All other course material will be available electronically.

Time Commitment

To complete the readings, assignments, and course activities, students can expect to spend, on average, about 10-12 hours per week (120 hours per term) on the course.

Course Resources

About SOLUS

SOLUS is Queen’s Student On-Line University System. You’ll have access to a SOLUS account once you become a Queen’s student. You’ll use SOLUS to register for courses, add and drop courses, update your contact information, view financial and academic information, and pay your tuition.

About Credit Units

Queen’s courses are weighted in credit units. A typical one-term course is worth 3.0 units, and a typical two-term course is worth 6.0 units. You combine these units to create your degree. A general (three-year) BA or BSc requires a total of 90 credit units.

Computer Requirements

To take an online course, you’ll need a high speed internet connection as well as a microphone and speakers to be able to watch videos, hear sounds, and participate in interactive online activities. A webcam is recommended but not necessary.

System Requirements:

Laptop or Desktop computer purchased within the last 5 years. (mobile devices are not supported)

Windows Vista SP2/Mac OSX 10.9 or higher

Up to date versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari. Please note that Google Chrome is not recommended for use in our courses.

Dates/Deadlines

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending when you start, your year, faculty, and program. Fees for Summer Term 2018 first-year Distance Career Arts & Science Domestic students are as follows: for a 3.0-unit course, $685.90; for a 6.0-unit course, $1371.80 See also Tuition and Fees.

Grading Scheme

The information below is intended for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Academic Regulations in other Faculties may differ.

Letter Grade

Grade Point

A+

4.30

A

4.00

A-

3.70

B+

3.30

B

3.00

B-

2.70

C+

2.30

C

2.00

C-

1.70

D+

1.30

D

1.00

D-

0.70

F

0.00

GPA CalculatorsHave your SOLUS grade report handy and then follow the link to the Arts and Science GPA calculators.

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Non-Queen’s Students

All Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are open to students at other universities. Before applying as a visiting student, request a Letter of Permission from your home university that states that you have permission to take the course and apply it to your degree. See also Apply.

Academic Integrity

Please see Queen’s policy statement on academic integrity for information on how to complete an online course honestly.